Convento de Sao Francisco
Convento de Sao Francisco
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Chris_KO
Koblenz, Germany3,579 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
The place certainly has a fascinating history, but unfortunately you don't learn anything about it as a visitor. You can only visit the church, there are no information boards or anything else. The entrance fee is 500 escudos and includes a visit to the fortress on the other side of the gorge. The convent can be reached via a dusty road, about a 5-minute walk from the central square.
Written 30 March 2024
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain416 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
If you stop by São Filipe fortress while getting to Cidade Velha from Praia, you will be asked to buy a ticket. Keep it, because you will be granted access to this convent with it.
Nothing really spectacular, but it is nice to see some old buildings remain here --even though this one has been resotred with AECI funds.
A couple of nice photos and calm around.
Nothing really spectacular, but it is nice to see some old buildings remain here --even though this one has been resotred with AECI funds.
A couple of nice photos and calm around.
Written 3 March 2019
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland28,647 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
Leaving the Pelourinho, going through Rua Banana and visiting the church Nossa Senhora do Rosario it makes sense to continue further inland to visit the site of a former Franciscan monastery from the 17th century. Most of it had been destroyed and the whole place still feels a bit like ruins, but with Spanish help the church has been reconstructed in 2003.
It is not possible to enter the church, but through a barred door one can have a good look at the bare interior. The whole site is not overwhelming and of the outer buildings hardly anything stands, but one still has to appreciate the fact that as much as possible has been reconstructed and saved. This 17th century monastery is after all an important part of the cultural history of 'Ribeira Grande', now called Cidade Velha, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Verde.
It is not possible to enter the church, but through a barred door one can have a good look at the bare interior. The whole site is not overwhelming and of the outer buildings hardly anything stands, but one still has to appreciate the fact that as much as possible has been reconstructed and saved. This 17th century monastery is after all an important part of the cultural history of 'Ribeira Grande', now called Cidade Velha, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cape Verde.
Written 5 January 2017
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Alexander Woywodt
Lancaster, UK345 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
We visited this during a half day trip to Ciudade velha. This is an old monastery partly in ruins. Unfortunately the door to the church was locked.
Written 16 March 2017
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homesteads
Brentwood, UK569 contributions
Nov 2016 • Couples
Ask about the story of the Priest who is buried outside the Church. It is very basic but it can transport you back in time.
Written 26 December 2016
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Worldtraveller
Witney, UK1,281 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
These ruins are older than the Igreja Rosario, but there is not now much to be seen here. The area has been carefully excavated, and you can see where some of the foundation walls have been. There is more that could be done in the way of excavation and interpretation of the ruins.
Written 11 March 2016
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PatrickM_Travels
Almaty, Kazakhstan1,788 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
The construction of this church started in the 17th century and it has served as housing for the Franciscan order and a training center for priests. It was damaged in the 18th century by fire. It has been recently refurbished and renovated with help by UNESCO. An excellent multi-language information panel stands in front of the church reciting this history and more. We visited on a Saturday and were happy to find the church open for visitors. The church is in a fairly good state of preservation and overall has a very pleasing architectural style. Adjacent to the church there is an ongoing archaeological dig. You can easily reach the church by walking from the town center (Pelourinho area) up the Caminho do Vale de Ribeira Grande. On the left side of the road, shortly after passing Beco de Mafafa, you will find the very small Rua do Covento, which is not even wide enough for a car. Walk about 100 feet and you'll reach the church. The location in pinpointed correctly on Google Maps and Tripadvisor map.
Written 22 August 2015
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Ramune T
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg18 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
the convent itself is small and not so impressive, but the surroundings are beautiful.
Also make sure on the way to it or back from it you take a Banana road with the small houses on both sides of the streets and lots of trees making nice shadow.
Also make sure on the way to it or back from it you take a Banana road with the small houses on both sides of the streets and lots of trees making nice shadow.
Written 30 November 2014
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Joana Dias
Sao Joao da Madeira, Portugal1,647 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Clean, protected place, with preserved structure and excavations to reveal past importance.
Access to the interior was closed, but as the windows and shutters were open, it was possible to reveal the interior.
Tile panel showing what the interior covering would look like
Access to the interior was closed, but as the windows and shutters were open, it was possible to reveal the interior.
Tile panel showing what the interior covering would look like
Written 13 August 2023
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